When disco diva Deloris Van Cartier witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in the one place the cops are sure she won't be found - a convent! Disguised as a nun she quickly finds fans amongst her fellow ‘sisters’ but makes the wrong impression on the convent’s strict Mother Superior. When she turns her attention to the convent’s off-key choir, helping the nuns to find their true voices and breathing new life into the rundown neighbourhood, her cover could be blown for good. With the gang giving chase, is time running out for Deloris? Or have they underestimated the power of her new found Sisterhood?
West End
Act 1
In Philadelphia, Mother Superior declares that the convent is in need (Prologue) before Deloris Van Cartier, crowned 'Lady Fabulous' of 1978, is seen performing in the night club run by her gangster boyfriend Curtis Shank ("Take Me to Heaven"). Deloris is overjoyed as she believes her boyfriend is going to introduce her to a record producer on that day (her birthday), although she soon learns that this is not to be. Hurt and frustrated, Deloris goes to her backup singers KT and LaRosa, about her dreams of stardom and fame ("Fabulous, Baby!"). She decides to break up with Shank and head out of Philadelphia to go fulfill her dreams on her own. However she gets to Shank just in time to see him and his crew made up of nephew TJ, Bones, and Dinero, shoot someone who they believe has "squealed" about them to the cops. Horrified, Deloris runs away and Shank orders his men to get her and bring her back. Deloris runs to a police station and tells the desk chief, Eddie, about what happened. The two recognise each other as old friends from school with Deloris calling him "Sweaty Eddie". Eddie decides that Deloris needs to go into the witness protection program and sends her to the place he believes Shank will never find her - a convent called The Holy Order of the Little Sisters of Our Mother of Perpetual Faith.
Deloris is disappointed by this idea as she learns from the Mother Superior that contact with the outside world is limited, and that she cannot smoke, drink, or wear any of her less than appropriate clothing ("Here Within These Walls"). Deloris joins the other nuns for dinner and after several comedic interactions with the overly perky Sister Mary Patrick, Deloris discovers how the other nuns got their "calling" from the Lord ("How I Got the Calling"). They then ask Deloris to share her story with them and she lies.
Meanwhile back in his nightclub, Shank is frustrated that he cannot find Deloris anywhere. He tells his goons how he will not stop until he finds and kills Deloris ("When I Find My Baby"). Back at the convent Deloris is bored by the simple life of the nuns and decides to hit the town. She goes across the street to a slinky bar, and is followed by Sister Mary Lazarus, Sister Mary Patrick, and Sister Mary Robert. When the three nuns arrive they are shocked to find Sister Mary Clarence (Deloris' undercover name) drinking and dancing, however they assume that she is attempting to save the lost souls in the bar. Deloris goes along with this idea and gets the whole bar dancing ("Do the Sacred Mass"). However, the joyful mood is quickly destroyed when Deloris recognises Shank's boys entering the bar. She tries to hide herself as they ask people in the bar if they've seen Deloris. Suddenly there is a fight in the bar which has to be broken up by Eddie and the Mother Superior, who orders the nuns to go back to the convent. She then confronts Deloris telling her that she must conform to the life of the nuns. Eddie agrees, telling Deloris that Shank has upped the price on her head, so she needs to be careful. Deloris storms back to the convent after being informed that she has to wake up at 5 a.m. and join the choir. Eddie, now alone with only the drunks and homeless on the street, sings of his desire to be cool, to let go, and impress Deloris ("I Could Be That Guy").
The following morning Deloris attends the choir practice and loudly admits that the choir sounds terrible. This prompts the Mother Superior to let Deloris lead the choir. Deloris does so and teaches the nuns how to sing in key and on time. She also manages to break the quiet and timid Sister Mary Robert out of her shell ("Raise Your Voice"). That Sunday, the choir perform an up-tempo hymn ("Take Me to Heaven (Reprise)") which to the struggling church's surprise brings in more people and more donations. The Mother Superior, however, is horrified how the simple traditional choir she knew has changed and become modern. The news of the choir soon spreads with photographers and news reporters coming in to get the story behind the latest sensation - this wonderful nontraditional choir.
Act 2
Over the coming weeks, the choir has become incredibly successful and the money from donations has paid for the church to be remodelled and fixed ("Sunday Morning Fever"). However, the newfound fame comes at a price. Shank and his goons spot Deloris with the choir in the newspaper. Shank orders his boys to get into the convent and bring Deloris to him. TJ, Bones, and Dinero discuss how they will do this ("Lady in the Long Black Dress"). Meanwhile, back at the church, Monsignor Howard has some terrific news: the choir has been asked to perform a special concert in front of the Pope. The choir are overjoyed but nervous and that night they ask Deloris to pray for their success ("Bless Our Show"). Deloris is also looking forward to the occasion, although the Mother Superior calls her over and tells her that Shank's men have just come looking for her and she must leave quickly. The other nuns overhear and Deloris is forced to tell them the truth about who she really is and that she cannot perform with them. Deloris quickly runs off to get her things followed by Sister Mary Robert while the other nuns disappointedly go back to their rooms. Alone in Deloris' room, the Mother Superior expresses joy that life can go back to being as it was. However it is evident that she, along with the other nuns, have developed a love for Sister Mary Clarence and her modern if somewhat unorthodox ways ("Here Within These Walls (Reprise)").
As Deloris prepares to leave Sister Mary Robert begs to come with her, claiming that she has been inspired to become a stronger person and go after the things she wants ("The Life I Never Led"). Deloris tells her that she doesn't need her to do that, and that she can do it all herself if she really wants to. Deloris runs from the convent and stays at Eddie's house for the night. While there she initially is overjoyed that the following day she will testify against Shank and his boys and then go back to pursuing the career she's dreamed of ("Fabulous, Baby! (Reprise)"). Guilty for abandoning her sisters when they needed her, she reflects on her life and realises that the choices she is making will leave her with nothing but fame and money, and when the lights go out she will be alone. She decides to return to the convent and sing with her sisters ("Sister Act").
Meanwhile, Shank thinks up a new way to get into the convent ("When I Find My Baby (Reprise)"). Dressed as nuns, Shank and his boys sneak into the convent; they find and chase Deloris. Sister Mary Patrick, who has seen what has happened, informs the other nuns who insist they must go and help Deloris. The Mother Superior, however, is adamant that they stay and call the police, prompting an outburst from Sister Mary Robert who tells her that she won't be quiet and take orders blindly anymore; that she is going to help Deloris ("The Life I Never Led (Reprise)"). The other nuns agree and all of them go running through the convent looking for Deloris. It all comes down to a final confrontation in which Shank, armed and dangerous, tells Deloris to get on her knees and beg for her life. However, all the sisters and nuns stand in front of her telling Shank that they will have to go through them first ("Sister Act (Reprise)"). Shank is about to start firing at the nuns when Eddie comes in and fights Shank off. He arrests Shank and his boys and then asks Deloris out on a date which she accepts. Mother Superior and Deloris come to a truce and accept that perhaps they are not so different after all. The show ends with all the nuns and eventually the entire cast performing for the Pope ("Spread the Love Around").
Broadway
Act 1
On Christmas Eve, Deloris Van Cartier is performing for her gangster boyfriend Curtis Jackson in the night club he owns ("Take Me to Heaven"). Deloris is overjoyed as she believes her boyfriend is going to introduce her to a record producer on that day, although she soon learns that this is not to be. Jackson tells her he cannot join her for Christmas Day, but gives her a coat, which she discovers belonged to his wife. Hurt and frustrated, Deloris goes to her backup singers Michelle and Tina, about her dreams of stardom and fame ("Fabulous, Baby!"). She decides to break up with Jackson and head out of Philadelphia to go fulfill her dreams on her own. However she gets to Jackson just in time to see him and his crew - made up of nephew TJ, Joey, and Pablo - shoot someone who they believe has "squealed" about them to the cops. Horrified, Deloris runs away and Jackson orders his men to get her and bring her back. Deloris runs to a police station and tells the desk chief, Eddie, about what happened. The two recognize each other as old friends from school with Deloris calling him "Sweaty Eddie". Eddie decides that Deloris needs to go into the witness protection program and sends her to the place he believes Jackson will never find her - a convent. Deloris is disappointed by this idea as she learns from the Mother Superior that contact with the outside world is limited, and that she cannot smoke, drink, or wear any of her less than appropriate clothing ("Here Within These Walls"). Deloris joins the other nuns for dinner, is introduced as Sister Mary Clarence, and after several comedic interactions with the overly perky Sister Mary Patrick, Deloris discovers just how much is limited when she is a nun ("It’s Good to Be A Nun"). Deloris asks them about what they’re missing, and Mother Superior makes Deloris go on a fast. Meanwhile back in his nightclub, Jackson is frustrated that he cannot find Deloris anywhere. He tells Joey, TJ, and Pablo how he will not stop until he finds and kills Deloris ("When I Find My Baby"). Back at the convent Deloris is hungry from the fast. She goes across the street to a slinky bar, and is followed by Sister Mary Patrick and Sister Mary Robert, a shy and quiet nun. When the two nuns arrive they see how fun things can be outside of the convent. However, Deloris recognizes Joey, TJ, and Pablo entering the bar. Suddenly there is a fight in the bar, giving Deloris, Sister Mary Patrick, and Sister Mary Robert a chance to escape. Eddie and Mother Superior meet them back at the convent. Mother Superior confronts Deloris, telling her that she must conform to the life of the nuns. Eddie agrees, telling Deloris that Jackson has upped the price on her head, so she needs to be careful. Deloris storms back to the convent after being informed that she has to wake up at 5 a.m. and join the choir. Eddie, now alone with only the drunks and homeless on the street, sings of his desire to be cool, to let go, and impress Deloris ("I Could Be That Guy"). The following morning Deloris attends the choir practice and realizes how bad it is. Deloris offers to try teaching them, taking over from Sister Mary Lazarus, an older nun. Deloris teaches the nuns how to sing in key and on time. She also manages to break the quiet and timid Sister Mary Robert out of her shell ("Raise Your Voice"). That Sunday, the choir perform an up-tempo hymn ("Take Me to Heaven (Reprise)") which to the struggling church's surprise brings in more people and more donations. Mother Superior, however, is horrified how the simple traditional choir she knew has changed and become modern.
Act 2
Mother Superior wants to get rid of Deloris, but Monsignor O’Hara tells her that the men who were planning to buy the church love the choir, and have given their money to improve and keep the church. Over the coming weeks, the choir has become incredibly successful and the money from donations has paid for the church to be remodeled and fixed ("Sunday Morning Fever"). Monsignor O’Hara has some terrific news: the choir has been asked to perform a special concert in front of the Pope. However, the newfound fame comes at a price. Jackson and his goons spot Deloris with the choir on the television. Jackson orders his boys to get into the convent and bring Deloris to him. TJ, Joey, and Pablo discuss how they will do this ("Lady in the Long Black Dress"). Meanwhile, Mother Superior prays to God and asks why He has given her the challenge that is Deloris (“Haven’t Got A Prayer"). But, she soon gets a call from Eddie. Deloris is approached by the Nuns before they go to sleep, asking her to lead them praying for their show for the Pope, which is the following day (“Bless the Show”). Mother Superior arrives and tells Deloris that the court date for Jackson has moved up to the next day and she must leave immediately. The other nuns overhear and Deloris is forced to tell them the truth about who she really is and that she cannot perform with them. Deloris quickly runs off to get her things followed by Sister Mary Robert while the other nuns disappointedly go back to their rooms. As Deloris prepares to leave, Sister Mary Robert begs to come with her, claiming that she has been inspired to become a stronger person and go after the things she wants ("The Life I Never Led"). Deloris tells her that she doesn't need her to do that, and that she can do it all herself if she really wants to. Deloris runs from the convent and stays at Eddie's house for the night. While there she initially is overjoyed that the following day she will testify against Jackson and his boys and then go back to pursuing the career she's dreamed of ("Fabulous, Baby! (Reprise)"). But guilty for abandoning her sisters when they needed her, she reflects on her life and realises that the choices she is making will leave her with nothing but fame and money, and when the lights go out she will be alone. She decides to return to the convent and sing with her sisters ("Sister Act"). Meanwhile, Jackson thinks up a new way to get into the convent ("When I Find My Baby (Reprise)"). Dressed as nuns, Jackson, Joey, TJ, and Pablo sneak into the convent; they find and chase Deloris. The Nuns see that, and they all prepare to protect Deloris. Mother Superior, however, is adamant that they stay and call the police, prompting an outburst from Sister Mary Robert who tells her that she won't be quiet and take orders blindly anymore; that she is going to help Deloris ("The Life I Never Led (Reprise)"). The other nuns agree and all of them go running through the convent looking for Deloris. It all comes down to a final confrontation in which Jackson, armed and dangerous, tells Deloris to get on her knees and beg for her life. However, all the sisters and nuns stand in front of her telling Jackson that they will have to go through them first ("Sister Act (Reprise)"). Jackson is about to start firing at the nuns when Eddie comes in and fights Jackson off. He arrests Jackson and his boys and Deloris and he share a kiss. Mother Superior and Deloris come to a truce and accept that perhaps they are not so different after all. The show ends with all the nuns and eventually the entire cast performing for the Pope ("Spread the Love Around"). The cast then perform “Raise Your Voice (Reprise)" as a curtain call.
Original productions, Pasadena and Atlanta
The musical premiered at the Pasadena Playhouse in Pasadena, California on October 24, 2006 and closed on December 23, 2006. It broke records, grossing $1,085,929 to become the highest grossing show ever at the venue. Patina Miller, who would later go on to play the role of Deloris when the show opened in London, was in the ensemble and understudied Deloris.
The musical was directed by Peter Schneider, developed by Schneider and Michael Reno, choreographed by Marguerite Derricks, with set design by David Potts, costumes by Garry Lennon, lighting by Donald Holder, and sound by Carl Casella and Dominick Sack.
Charles McNulty of the Los Angeles Times wrote that the musical has "Broadway blockbuster written all over it," and Laurence Vittes described it as "hugely entertaining... likely to become a classic" in The Hollywood Reporter. Jonas Schwartz (Theatremania.com) was less enthusiastic, saying it "suffers from a bit of an identity crisis. When focused within the confines of the church and the convent, the show is heavenly, singing loudly and confidently. However, the scenes that take place in the outside world are painted with unnecessarily broad and occasionally offensive strokes. Moreover, Dawnn Lewis lacks punch in the lead role of Deloris Van Cartier... [she] is too whiny to fully command the stage."
The production then moved to the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia, where it ran from January 17 to February 25, 2007. The cast included Dawnn Lewis as Deloris, Elizabeth Ward Land as the Mother Superior, and Harrison White as Curtis.
Curt Holman, writing for the Atlanta-based website CreativeLoafing.com, described it as "a whiplash-inducing experience of genuinely clever and exuberant flourishes alternating with cringe-inducing embarrassments.... The weakest parts of Sister Act tend to be the most faithful moments to the film, which makes you wonder what Menken, Slater and the production's delightful design team could have done with original material."
Original London production
Sister Act opened in the West End at the London Palladium on June 2, 2009, following previews from May 7. The production was directed by Peter Schneider and choreographed by Anthony Van Laast, with set design by Klara Zieglerova, costumes by Lez Brotherston and lighting by Natasha Katz. Following a year-long search, 24-year-old actress Patina Miller was cast as Deloris, alongside Sheila Hancock as the Mother Superior, Ian Lavender as Monsignor Howard, Chris Jarman as Shank, Ako Mitchell as Eddie, Katie Rowley Jones as Sister Mary Robert, Claire Greenway as Sister Mary Patrick and Julia Sutton (later replaced by Jacqueline Clarke) as Sister Mary Lazarus. It was announced on April 29, 2010 that pop singer Simon Webbe of Blue fame would join the cast as Shank on May 31, 2010 and that the production would close on January 1, 2011. It was then announced the show would close on October 30, 2010 to make way for Andrew Lloyd Webber's new musical production of The Wizard of Oz. Chris Jarman took a planned break from the show from May, during which time Webbe played the role of Shank, and Sheila Hancock left on July 31 due to other contractual commitments. All cast members (with the exception of Simon Webbe, who left on August 28) stayed in the show until it closed. Whoopi Goldberg joined the cast as the Mother Superior for a limited engagement that was supposed to last from August 10–31, 2010, but she left the cast on August 27 due to her mother suffering a stroke. Goldberg was then succeeded by Sally Dexter. However, Goldberg returned to the cast for five performances on October 22, 23 and 25. The show closed as announced on October 30, 2010.
Original Broadway production
A new revised adaptation of the show opened on Broadway at the Broadway Theatre on April 20, 2011, after previews beginning March 24, 2011. Jerry Zaks was the new director with Douglas Carter Beane rewriting the book. (Zaks had previously worked with composer Alan Menken on the 2003 Broadway production of Little Shop of Horrors.) Patina Miller, who originated the role of Deloris in the West End production, reprised the role on Broadway, making her Broadway debut. The original cast featured Victoria Clark (Mother Superior), Fred Applegate (Monsignor), Sarah Bolt (Sister Mary Patrick), Chester Gregory (Eddie), Kingsley Leggs (Curtis), Marla Mindelle (Sister Mary Robert) and Audrie Neenan (Sister Mary Lazarus). On October 12, 2011, Clark left the production for unknown reasons. Her understudy, Jennifer Allen played the role after her departure. Carolee Carmello took over the role of the Mother Superior on November 19, 2011. Raven-Symoné replaced Miller as Deloris on March 27, 2012. The show received multiple Tony Award nominations for the 2011 season, including for Best Musical, Best Actress in a Musical (Miller) and Best Featured Actress in a Musical (Clark). The production closed on August 26, 2012 after 28 previews and 561 performances.
Other productions
The German adaption of the show opened at the Operettenhaus in Hamburg on December 2, 2010. The role of Deloris Van Cartier is performed by Zodwa Selele (first cast) and Patricia Meeden (alternate first cast). Daniela Ziegler plays the role of Mother Superior, Tetje Mierendorf the role of Bones. Sister Mary Robert is being played by Ina Trabesinger, Sister Mary Patrick by Martin de Jager and Sister Mary Lazarus by Sonya Martin. In December 2012 Sister Act will move from Hamburg to Stuttgart.
An Austrian production (German Language) opened at the Etablissement Ronacher in Vienna in September 2011.
An Italian production opened in late 2011 at the National Theatre in Milan. It will run through the Theatrical Season (2011-2012). The cast includes Loretta Grace (Deloris), Dora Romano (Mother Superior), Timothy Martin (Eddie), Felice Casciano (Curtis Jackson), Laura Galigani (Sister Mary Robert), Simonetta Cartia (Sister Mary Lazarus), Giulia Marangoni (Sister Mary Patrick), Fabrizio Checcacci (Joey), Massimiliano Pironti (Tj), Giacomo Buccheri (Deniro).
In The Netherlands, Sister Act will open in 2013, after the musical Wicked. The role of Deloris van Cartier is performed by Carolina Dijkhuizen,[28] Frans Mulder is the Dutch Monsignor O’Hara and Simone Kleinsma will play the role of Mother Superior in the Dutch adaption.
The French production of the show will premier on September 20, 2012 at Paris' Theatre Mogador.
West End Song list
Act I
"Take Me to Heaven" – Deloris, KT, LaRosa & Backups
"Fabulous, Baby!" – Deloris, KT & LaRosa
"Here Within These Walls" – Mother Superior & Nuns
"How I Got the Calling" – Deloris, Mary Patrick, Mary Lazarus, Mary Robert & Nuns
"When I Find My Baby" – Shank, TJ, Bones & Dinero
"Do The Sacred Mass" – Deloris, Mary Patrick, Mary Lazarus, Mary Robert & Barflies
"I Could Be That Guy" – Eddie & Transients
"Raise Your Voice" – Deloris, Mary Patrick, Mary Lazarus, Mary Robert & Nuns
"Take Me to Heaven" (Reprise) – Monsignor Howard, Deloris, Mother Superior, Mary Patrick, Mary Lazarus, Mary Robert, Nuns & Photographers
Act II
"Sunday Morning Fever" – Monsignor Howard, Deloris, Mother Superior, Eddie, TJ, Bones, Dinero, Nuns & Barflies
"Lady in the Long Black Dress" – TJ, Bones & Dinero
"Bless Our Show" – Deloris, Mary Patrick, Mary Lazarus, Mary Robert & Nuns
"Here Within These Walls" (Reprise) – Mother Superior
"The Life I Never Led" – Mary Robert
"Fabulous, Baby!" (Reprise) – Deloris, Backups & Nuns
"Sister Act" – Deloris
"When I Find My Baby" (Reprise) – Shank
"The Life I Never Led" (Reprise) – Mary Robert
"Sister Act" (Reprise) – Deloris, Mother Superior, Mary Patrick, Mary Lazarus, Mary Robert & Nuns
"Spread the Love Around" – Mother Superior, Deloris, Mary Patrick, Mary Lazarus, Mary Robert, Nuns & Altar Boy
Broadway Song list
Act I
"Take Me to Heaven" – Deloris, Michelle & Tina
"Fabulous, Baby!" – Deloris, Michelle & Tina
"Here Within These Walls" – Mother Superior & Deloris
"It's Good to Be a Nun" – Deloris, Mary Patrick, Mary Robert, Mary Lazarus & Nuns
"When I Find My Baby" – Curtis, Joey, Pablo & TJ
"I Could Be That Guy" – Eddie & Bums
"Raise Your Voice" – Deloris, Mary Patrick, Mary Robert, Mary Lazarus & Nuns
"Take Me to Heaven" (Reprise) – Deloris, Mary Patrick, Mary Robert, Mary Lazarus & Nuns
Act II
"Sunday Morning Fever" – Deloris, Mother Superior, Monsignor O'Hara, Eddie, Mary Patrick, Mary Robert, Mary Lazarus, Nuns & Workers
"Lady in the Long Black Dress" – Joey, Pablo & TJ
"Haven't Got a Prayer" – Mother Superior
"Bless Our Show" – Deloris, Mary Patrick, Mary Robert, Mary Lazarus & Nuns
"The Life I Never Led" – Mary Robert
"Fabulous, Baby!" (Reprise) – Deloris, Eddie, Nuns & Fantasy Dancers
"Sister Act" – Deloris
"When I Find My Baby" (Reprise) – Curtis
"The Life I Never Led" (Reprise) – Mary Robert
"Sister Act" (Reprise) – Deloris, Mother Superior, Mary Patrick, Mary Robert, Mary Lazarus & Nuns
"Spread the Love Around" – The Company
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Sister Act (2006-10-Pasadena Playhouse-Pasadena)
Type de série: OriginalThéâtre: Pasadena Playhouse (Pasadena - Etats-Unis) Durée : 1 mois Nombre : Première Preview : 24 October 2006
Première: 24 October 2006
Dernière: 26 November 2006Mise en scène : Peter Schneider • Chorégraphie : Marguerite Pomerhn Derricks • Producteur : Star(s) : Avec: Elizabeth Ward Land (Mother Superior), Dawnn Lewis (Deloris Van Cartier), Harrison White (Curtis Shank), Henry Polic II (Monsignor Howard), David Jennings (Eddie Souther), Amy K. Murray (Sister Mary Patrick), Beth Malone (Sister Mary Robert), Audrie Neenan (Sister Mary Lazarus)
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Sister Act (2007-01-Alliance Theatre-Atlanta)
Type de série: RevivalThéâtre: Alliance Theatre (Atlanta - Etats-Unis) Durée : 1 mois 1 semaine Nombre : Première Preview : 17 January 2007
Première: 17 January 2007
Dernière: 25 February 2007Mise en scène : Peter Schneider • Chorégraphie : Marguerite Pomerhn Derricks • Producteur : Star(s) : Avec: Elizabeth Ward Land (Mother Superior), Dawnn Lewis (Deloris Van Cartier), Harrison White (Curtis Shank), Henry Polic II (Monsignor Howard), David Jennings (Eddie Souther), Amy K. Murray (Sister Mary Patrick), Beth Malone (Sister Mary Robert), Audrie Neenan (Sister Mary Lazarus)
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Sister Act (2009-05-London Palladium Theatre-London)
Type de série: Original LondonThéâtre: Palladium Theatre (Londres - Angleterre) Durée : 1 an 5 mois Nombre : 591 représentationsPremière Preview : 07 May 2009
Première: 02 June 2009
Dernière: 30 October 2010Mise en scène : Jerry Zaks • Chorégraphie : Anthony Van Laast • Producteur : Star(s) : Avec: Patina Miller (Deloris), Chris Jarman (Shank), Nicolas Colicos (Bones), Ivan de Freitas (Dinero), Ako Mitchell (Eddie), Katie Rowley-Jones (Sister Mary Robert), Julia Sutton (Sister Mary Lazarus), Claire Greenaway (Sister Mary Patrick), Sheila Hancock (Mother Superior), Ian Lavender (Monsignor Howard), Thomas Goodridge, Amy Booth Steel, Debbie Kurup.Commentaires : Was originally slated to close on January 1, 2011, but was forced to shutter early for Webber's new version of The Wizard of Oz.
Whoopi was forced to end her run early, but returned for one performance on October 22, and two each on October 23 and 25.Presse : FIONA MOUNTFORD for THE EVENING STANDARD says, "It’s a wimple-wibbling, habit-forming triumph." MICHAEL BILLINGTON for THE GUARDIAN says, "A show that feels less like a personally driven work of art than a commercial exploitation of an existing franchise...What was originally a fairytale fantasy, however, makes little sense in its new, vulgarised incarnation." BENEDICT NIGHTINGALE for THE TIMES says, "A rather sweet, sentimental film has been hyped up, coarsened... There’s less deft comedy, but much more music, most of it indebted to the 1970s, where the action is now set." CHARLES SPENCER for THE DAILY TELEGRAPH says, "Sister Act proves more enjoyable on stage than it did on film...the cheers and standing ovation at the end were both genuine and deserved...With slick and witty choreography...and pacy direction...I suspect this musical comedy about a nun on the run could prove habit-forming...." LISA MARTLAND for THE STAGE says, "Highly recommended." QUENTIN LETTS for THE DAILY MAIL says, "I hated its artistic laziness, its predictability, its incuriosity, its idea that disco is divine..."
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Sister Act (2010-12-Operettenhaus-Hamburg)
Type de série: RevivalThéâtre: Operettenhaus (Hambourg - Allemagne) Durée : 1 an 8 mois 3 semaines Nombre : Première Preview : 02 December 2010
Première: 02 December 2010
Dernière: 26 August 2012Mise en scène : Chorégraphie : Anthony Van Laast • Producteur : Star(s) : Avec: Tetje Mierendorp (Bones), Zodwa Selele (Deloris van Cartier), Pedro Reichert (Dinero), Mathieu Boldron (Eddie), Patricia Meeden (Kay-T), Elissa Huber (Larosa), Uwe Dreves (Monsignor Howard), Daniela Meeden (Mother Superior), Cusch Jung (Shank), Sonya Martin (Sister Mary Lazarus), Martine de Jager (Sister Mary Patrick), Ina Trabesinger (Sister Mary Robert), Dave Mandell (TJ)
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Sister Act (2011-04-Broadway Theatre-Broadway)
Type de série: Original BroadwayThéâtre: Broadway Theatre (Broadway - Etats-Unis) Durée : 1 an 4 mois 1 semaine Nombre : 28 previews - 561 représentationsPremière Preview : 24 March 2011
Première: 20 April 2011
Dernière: 26 August 2012Mise en scène : Jerry Zaks • Chorégraphie : Anthony Van Laast • Producteur : Star(s) : Avec: Patina Miller (Deloris Van Cartier), Victoria Clark (ii) (Mother Superior), Sarah Bolt (Sister Mary Patrick), Marla Mindelle (Sister Mary Robert), Audrie Neenan (Sister Mary Lazarus), Chester Gregory II (Eddie Souther), Fred Applegate (Monsignor Howard), John Treacy Egan (Joey), Demond Green (TJ), Kingsley Leggs (Curtis Shank)Commentaires : On January 31, 2011, several theatre sources reported that Raven-Symoné (of Cosby Show, Hangin' with Mr. Cooper, and That's So Raven! fame) would be replacing Patina Miller.
Recorded at the matinee on February 8, 2012 for the Lincoln Center Archives.Presse : "Tame, innocuous and frankly a little dull." Charles Isherwood for NY Times / "A blessed event has landed on Broadway. ... a feel-good crowd-pleaser worth celebrating." Joe Dziemianowicz for NY Daily News / "One of the season’s happiest surprises."
Elisabeth Vincentelli for New York Post / "Delivered with exceptional glee and polish."
Jeremy Gerard for Bloomberg / "A ramshackle yet agreeable film comedy with plausibility issues has here become an even more ramshackle and outlandish musical comedy that consistently diminishes its source." Erik Haagensen for Back Stage / "A lively and extremely funny musical comedy with an infectious score of new disco numbers" Robert Feldberg for The Record / "It’s not the most brilliant musical ever written, but plenty of laughter rocks the rafters." Michael Sommers for Newsroom Jersey / "Despite some missteps, Sister Act comes together to provide payoff in laughs, emotional uplift and spectacle. " David Rooney for The Hollywood Reporter / "Glossy, but seems like a worn set of tires repatched too often." Steven Suskin for Variety
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Sister Act (2011-09-Ronacher-Vienne)
Type de série: RevivalThéâtre: Ronacher (Vienne - Autriche) Durée : 1 an 3 mois 2 semaines Nombre : Première Preview : 15 September 2011
Première: 15 September 2011
Dernière: 31 December 2012Mise en scène : Carline Brouwer • Chorégraphie : Producteur : Star(s) : Avec: Ana Milva Gomes (Deloris van Cartier), Dagmar Hellberg (Mutter Oberin), Mischa Mang (Curtis Jackson), Thada Suanduanchai (Eddie Fritzinger), Michael Schönborn (Monsignore O'Hara), Barbara Obermeier (Mary Robert), Kathy Tanner (Mary Lazarus), Sonja Atlas (Mary Patrick), Bernhard Viktorin (TJ), Martin Berger (Joey), Arcangelo Vigneri (Erkan), Ramin Dustar (Walk In Cover Curtis Jackson & Eddie), Colleen Besett (Mary Theresa, Cover Mary Lazarus), Cornelia Braun (Schwester Mary Lynn, Cover Mary Patrick), Suzanne Carey (Mary Nirvana, Cover Mutter Oberin), Kristel Constant (Schwester Mary Valentine), Anja Haeseli (Schwester Mary vom göttlichen Herzen Jesu, Cover Mary Roberts), Christa Helige (Schwester Mary Lioba, Cover Mary Lazarus), Maite Katrin Merkel (Schwester Mary Angela, Cover Mary Patrick, Cover Mutter Oberin), Gabriela Ryffel (Tina, Schwester Mary Louise), Anne-Marijn Smulders (Schwester Mary Faith), Sidonie Smith (Michelle, Schwester Mary Irie, Cover Deloris), Claudia Wauschke (Schwester Mary voll der Gnaden), Dionne Wudu (Schwester Mary Cecilia, Cover Michelle, Cover Deloris), Fernand Delosch (Ministrant, Sandler, Cover Monsignore O'Hara, Cover Erkan), Peter Kratochvil (Ernie, Cover Joey, Cover Eddie), Anastasia Bain (Swing, Cover Michelle), Anouk Roolker (Swing, Dance Captain Assistant, Cover Tina), Franziska Schuster (Swing, Cover Mary Robert), Eiko Keller (Swing, Cover TJ und Cover Erkan), Timo Verse (Swing, Cover TJ), Christopher Ryan (Swing), Maxi Neuwirth (Swing, Dance Captain)
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Sister Act (2012-09-Théâtre Mogador-Paris)
Type de série: RevivalThéâtre: Théâtre Mogador (Paris - France) Durée : 9 mois 1 semaine Nombre : Première Preview : 20 September 2012
Première: 20 September 2012
Dernière: 30 June 2013Mise en scène : Carline Brouwer • Chorégraphie : Anthony Van Laast • Producteur : Star(s) : Avec: Dolorès Van Cartier (Kania), Alternante Dolorès Van Cartier (Aurélie Konaté), Mère supérieure (Carmen Ferlan), Soeur Marie Patrick (Lola Cès), Soeur Marie Robert (Sarah Manesse), Soeur Marie Antoinette (Sarah Tullamore), Mère Supérieure (Carmen Ferlan), Eddy (Thierry Picaut), Monseigneur (Christian Bujeau), Curtis (Barry Johnson), TJ (Keny Bran Ourega), Pablo (David Sollazo), Joey (Franck Vincent), Yoni Amar, Mathieu Becquerelle, Alix Briseis, Carole Clin, Rafaelle Cohen, Jackson de Decker, Fabrice de la Villehervé, Maureen Diot, Khemi Ferrey, Aude Gillierion, Audrey LEveque, Mélina Mariale, Sofia Nait, James Noah, Rachel Pignot, Léovanie Raud, Alexia Rey, Olivier Rey, Manon Taris.
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Sister Act (2012-12-Apollo Theater-Stuttgart)
Type de série: RevivalThéâtre: Apollo Theater (Stuttgart - Allemagne) Durée : 9 mois 2 semaines Nombre : Première Preview : 09 December 2012
Première: 09 December 2012
Dernière: 25 September 2013Mise en scène : Chorégraphie : Anthony Van Laast • Producteur : Star(s) : Avec: Daniele Nonnis (Curtis Jackson), Zodwa Selele (Deloris van Cartier), Gino Emnes (Eddie Fritzinger), Anton Rattinger (Monsignore O'Hara), Karin Schröder (Mother Superior), Terry Alfaro (Pablo), Regina Venus (Sister Mary Lazarus), Sonja Atlas (Sister Mary Patrick), Madeleine Lauw (Sister Mary Robert), Luigi Scarano (TJ)
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Sister Act (2013-03-Circustheater-Scheveningen)
Type de série: RevivalThéâtre: Afas Circustheater (Scheveningen - Pays-Bas) Durée : 1 an 5 mois 1 semaine Nombre : Première Preview : 03 March 2013
Première: 03 March 2013
Dernière: 10 August 2014Mise en scène : Carline Brouwer • Chorégraphie : Producteur : Star(s) : Avec: Carolina Dijkhuizen (Deloris van Cartier), Nurlaila Karim (Alternate Deloris van Cartier), April Darby (Understudy Deloris van Cartier), Ana Milva Gomes (Gastspeler (19-25 juli 2013) Deloris van Cartier), Simone Kleinsma (tot 6 juni 2014) & Marjolijn Touw (vanaf 11 juni 2014) (Moeder Overste), Marjolijn Touw & Karin Bloemen (vanaf 11 juni 2014) (Alternate Moeder Overste), Marloes van den Heuvel & Mo Marcus (Understudy Moeder Overste), Stanley Burleson (Curtis Jackson), Jerrel Houtsnee (Understudy Curtis Jackson), Paul Donkers (Walk in cover Curtis Jackson), Edwin Jonker (Harry Jones), Jerrel Houtsnee & Robin van den Akker (Understudy Harry Jones), Frans Mulder (Monseigneur O'Hara), Paul Donkers (Walk in cover Monseigneur O'Hara), Zjon Smaal (Understudy Monseigneur O'Hara), Christanne de Bruijn (Zuster Maria Roberta), Tineke Ogink & Barbe van den Brand (Understudy Zuster Maria Roberta), Esmée van Kampen (Zuster Maria Patricia), Saskia Schäfer & Sandra Wijnhout (Understudy Zuster Maria Patricia), Irene Kuiper (Zuster Maria Lazarus), Jacqueline Aronson & Marloes van den Heuvel (Understudy Zuster Maria Lazarus), Marlon David Henry (TJ), Marcel Rocha & Christian Tanamal & Ivo Chundro (Understudy TJ), Zjon Smaal (Joey), Dennis Willekens (Understudy Joey), Paul Donkers (Walk in cover Joey), Frank van Hengel (Pablo), Christian Tanamal & Robin van den Akker (Understudy Pablo), Jacqueline Aronson (Zuster Maria Theresa), Mo Marcus & Saskia Schäfer (Understudy Zuster Maria Theresa), Marloes van den Heuvel (Zuster Maria Huana), Suzanne de Heij & Mo Marcus (Understudy Zuster Maria Huana), April Darby (Michelle), Jacqueline Aronson & Barbara Hol (Understudy Michelle), Michelle Splietelhof & Suzanne de Heij (Tina), Ellen Kremers & Kristel Constant (Understudy Tina), Jacqueline Aronson, April Darby, Hanneke Engels, Marloes van den Heuvel, Suzanne de Heij, Mieke van der Hulst, Mo Marcus, Tineke Ogink, Saskia Schäfer, Michelle Splietelhof, Sandra Wijnhout, Sanne Mieloo, Jerrel Houtsnee, Marcel Rocha, Christian Tanamal/ Ivo Chundro, Robin van den Akker, Paul Donkers, Barbe van den Brand, Barbara Hol, Ellen Kremers, Vincent Pelupessy, Dennis Willekens, Kristel Constant, linda Hibma
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Sister Act (2013-12-Metronom Theater-Oberhausen)
Type de série: RevivalThéâtre: Metronom Theater (Oberhausen - Allemagne) Durée : 1 an 2 mois 1 semaine Nombre : Première Preview : 03 December 2013
Première: 03 December 2013
Dernière: 12 February 2015Mise en scène : Chorégraphie : Producteur : Star(s) : Avec: Mischa Mang (Curtis Jackson), Zodwa Selele (Deloris van Cartier), Benjamin Eberling (Joey), Armin Dillenberger (Monsignore O'Hara), Gudrun Schade (Mother Superior), Terry Alfaro (Pablo), Verena Plangger (Sister Mary Lazarus), Sonja Atlas (Sister Mary Patrick), Abla Alaoui (Sister Mary Robert), Fehmi Göklü (TJ)
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Sister Act (2016-10-Theater des Westens-Berlin)
Type de série: RevivalThéâtre: Theater des Westens (Berlin - Allemagne) Durée : 4 mois 2 semaines Nombre : Première Preview : 09 October 2016
Première: 09 October 2016
Dernière: 26 February 2017Mise en scène : Carline Brouwer • Chorégraphie : Anthony Van Laast • Producteur : Star(s) : Avec: Aisata Blackman (Deloris van Cartier), Mischa Mang (Curtis Jackson), Gino Emnes (Eddie Fritzinger), Benjamin Eberling (Joey), Jürgen Zigelski (Monsignore O'Hara), Daniela Ziegler (Mother Superior), Alessandro Pierotti (Pablo), Regina Venus (Sister Mary Lazarus), Maren Somberg (Sister Mary Patrick), Abla Alaoui (Sister Mary Robert)
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Sister Act (2020-06-Freilichtspiele-Tecklenburg)
Type de série: RevivalThéâtre: Freilichtspiele Tecklenburg (Tecklenburg - Allemagne) Durée : 2 mois 2 semaines Nombre : Première Preview : 19 June 2020
Première: 19 June 2020
Dernière: 04 September 2020Mise en scène : Werner Bauer • Chorégraphie : Producteur : Star(s) : Avec: Zodwa Selele (Deloris Van Cartier), Armin Kahl (Curtis Shank), Pia Douwes (Mutter Oberin), Celena Pieper (Schwester Mary Robert), Fabio Diso (Eddie Souther), Kevin Tarte (Monsignore), Florian Soyka (Tj), Benjamin Eberling (Joey)
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Sister Act (2020-07-Eventim Apollo-London)
Type de série: RevivalThéâtre: Eventim Apollo (Londres - Angleterre) Durée : 1 mois Nombre : Première Preview : 27 July 2020
Première: 27 July 2020
Dernière: 30 August 2020Mise en scène : Bill Buckhurst • Chorégraphie : Producteur : Star(s) : Avec: Whoopi Goldberg (Deloris Van Cartier), Jennifer Saunders (Mother Superior), Brenda Edwards (Deloris Van Cartier - Thu Mats).
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